Santiago Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover Santiago like never before with complete freedom to wander at your own rhythm, pausing to savor moments that captivate you most. Our expertly crafted audio experience unveils exclusive historical insights and hidden stories that even longtime locals rarely know, delivered through compelling narration that transforms every step into an engaging journey of discovery. You'll gain authentic cultural connections while maintaining total flexibility to skip attractions that don't interest you or spend hours at those that do—something impossible with rigid group tours. The professionally produced content features crystal-clear storytelling that feels like having a knowledgeable friend share Santiago's most fascinating secrets, with engaging delivery that keeps you captivated while remaining perfectly clear and easy to follow throughout your adventure.
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What's included in Santiago Self-Guided Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Parque Quinta Normal
Venture into Santiago's beloved cultural heart where science, nature, and history converge in unexpected ways. Your audio guide reveals how this 19th-century park became the intellectual epicenter of Chile, housing the country's first natural history collections and pioneering scientific institutions. Discover the fascinating stories behind the vintage locomotives at the Railway Museum and learn about the park's role in educating generations of Chileans. Explore at your leisure while uncovering lesser-known tales of the eccentric scientists and visionaries who shaped this green oasis, including secrets about the underground tunnels and the park's surprising connection to Chile's mining heritage.
Museum of Memory and Human Rights
Witness Chile's most profound testament to human resilience through deeply personal stories that shaped the nation's modern identity. Your audio companion guides you through powerful exhibits while sharing testimonies and historical context that illuminate the complexity of Chile's recent past. Learn about the individuals behind the statistics—their dreams, struggles, and the lasting impact of their courage. The self-paced experience allows you to absorb these moving accounts at your own emotional rhythm, while discovering how this museum became a beacon of hope and reconciliation, inspiring similar institutions worldwide and serving as a vital reminder of democracy's fragility.
La Moneda
Stand before the presidential palace where Chilean history's most dramatic moments unfolded, from colonial Spanish governance to modern democratic struggles. Your audio guide unveils architectural secrets hidden in plain sight, revealing Masonic symbols embedded in the façade and stories of the Italian architect who never lived to see his masterpiece completed. Discover the palace's transformation from a colonial mint to the seat of power, including fascinating details about the underground bunkers, the palace's role during the 1973 coup, and the meticulous restoration that followed. Learn about presidential traditions, state ceremonies, and the symbolic importance of the changing of the guard that continues today.
Inclusions
- Private access links validity up to 6 days
- Private access link to a tour itinerary map of 12 attractions with audio guide individually
- Private access link to the audio guide in one playlist for 12 attractions
- Entry fees (wherever required)
- Transportations (pick-up and drop-off)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Select your preferred audio guide language during booking. Language selection cannot be changed after confirmation. If your language isn't available, contact us 48+ hours in advance and we'll prepare it specially for you.
- Since this tour is a self-guided audio tour, you can choose where to start and finish according to your preference.
- How Our Self-Guided Audio Tour Works:
- 1. Receive Access Links: On your selected date of travel, before your starting time, you'll receive an email containing two important links for your audio guide.
- 2. Audio Content (Link 1): Click on our secure SoundCloud web link to access the audio guides. You can listen to individual attraction guides or the entire tour to plan your visit. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the content before or during your tour.
- 3. Interactive Map (Link 2): Use our secure Google My Maps link to locate all attractions on an interactive map. Each point on the map corresponds to a stop on the tour and links directly to its audio guide.
- 4. Flexible Exploration: As you explore the city use the map to navigate between stops. At each location, simply click on the corresponding point to play the relevant audio guide.
- 5. Plan Your Route: You can use both links to plan your route in advance, deciding which attractions you want to prioritize or if you want to follow the suggested order of the tour.
- 6. Customer Support: If you have any questions about accessing or using the audio guide, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience
- Remember, this self-guided tour allows you to explore at your own pace. Feel free to take breaks, spend more time at your favourite locations, or even split the tour across multiple days. The flexibility of our audio guide ensures you can tailor the experience to your preferences and schedule.
- What to Bring: * Headphones/Earphones * Fully charged smartphone * Internet access
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Since this tour is a self-guided audio tour, you can decide your starting point and ending point as per your convenience.
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Ticket Redemption
Since this tour is a self-guided audio tour, you can choose where to start and finish according to your preference. How Our Self-Guided Audio Tour Works: 1. Receive Access Links: On your selected date of travel, before your starting time, you'll receive an email containing two important links for your audio guide. 2. Audio Content (Link 1): Click on our secure SoundCloud web link to access the audio guides. You can listen to individual attraction guides or the entire tour to plan your visit. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the content before or during your tour. 3. Interactive Map (Link 2): Use our secure Google My Maps link to locate all attractions on an interactive map. Each point on the map corresponds to a stop on the tour and links directly to its audio guide. 4. Flexible Exploration: As you explore the city use the map to navigate between stops. At each location, simply click on the corresponding point to play the relevant audio guide. 5. Plan Your Route: You can use both links to plan your route in advance, deciding which attractions you want to prioritize or if you want to follow the suggested order of the tour. 6. Customer Support: If you have any questions about accessing or using the audio guide, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience Remember, this self-guided tour allows you to explore at your own pace. Feel free to take breaks, spend more time at your favourite locations, or even split the tour across multiple days. The flexibility of our audio guide ensures you can tailor the experience to your preferences and schedule. What to Bring: * Headphones/Earphones * Fully charged smartphone * Internet access
